Meaning of 'Between the devil and the deep blue sea'
What does the saying 'Between the devil and the deep blue sea' mean?
Idiom: Between the devil and the deep blue sea
Meaning:
If you are caught between the devil and the deep blue sea, you are in a dilemma; a difficult choice.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Religion |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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